Career and Technical Education

A picture of the CTE ambulance at the Career Exploration Center.

Our mission is to empower students to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.

Gaston County Schools' Career and Technical Education Core Values:

A Commitment to excellence in everything we do.
Continually striving to reach optimum performance.
Combine creative leadership, cutting-edge curriculum design, and effective instructional delivery for an ever-changing global economy.
Work that is respected and has meaning and value.
Adapting and upgrading individual skills in a rapidly changing world.

The North Carolina Career and Technical Education Vision Statement:

Students view CTE as an integral part of the "whole school experience", and
Parents recognize that CTE is paramount to achieving educational and career goals, and
North Carolina retains and successfully recruits new business and industry because of a well-prepared workforce, and
Partnerships within the educational community provide a seamless transition to educational and career goals.

VIDEO: CTE in Gaston County Schools

Career and Technical Education Programs

Our high schools offer a variety of Career and Technical Education courses that give students hands-on learning experiences and practical skills for the future. These classes prepare students for college, careers, and life after graduation.

Ashbrook High School

Bessemer City High School

At Bessemer City High School, students can choose from several hands-on CTE classes, including:

Internships and Apprenticeships
Adobe Design Tools
Advanced Manufacturing
Carpentry / Electrical
Engineering
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Sales
Food and Nutrition
Health Sciences and Nursing Fundamentals
Microsoft Excel
Project Management

Cherryville High School

Stuart W. Cramer High School

At Stuart W. Cramer High School, students can choose from several hands-on CTE classes, including:

Internships and Apprenticeships
Adobe Design Tools
Health Sciences and Nursing Fundamentals
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Emergency Medical Technology
Entrepreneurship / Project Management / Sales
Cybersecurity
Engineering and Design / Civil Engineering and Architecture
Public Safety
Sport and Event Marketing
Welding
Microsoft Excel

East Gaston High School

At East Gaston High School, students can choose from several hands-on CTE classes, including:

Internships and Apprenticeships
Adobe Design Tools
Automotive Technology
Computer Science
Construction
Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Human Body Systems
Health Sciences and Nursing Fundamentals
Entrepreneurship
Interior Design
Foods and Nutrition
Sport and Event Marketing
Microsoft Excel

Forestview High School

Highland School of Technology

At Highland School of Technology, students can choose from several hands-on CTE classes, including:

Internships and Apprenticeships
Accounting, Marketing, and Microsoft Excel
Adobe Creative Tools
Business Essentials and Financial Planning
Health Sciences, Biomedical Technology, Dental Science, and Nursing Fundamentals
Cisco Network Engineering, CompTIA IT Fundamentals, Cybersecurity, and Python Programming
Engineering Technology
3D Modeling, Animation, and Game Art and Design

Hunter Huss High School

At Hunter Huss High School, students can choose from several hands-on CTE classes, including:

Internships and Apprenticeships
Adobe Design Tools
Advanced Manufacturing
Health Science / Biomedical Technology / Nursing Fundamentals
Construction / Carpentry / Electrical
Computer Science
Cosmetology
Early Child Development
Emergency Medical Technology / Firefighter Technology / Public Safety
Entrepreneurship
Foods and Nutrition
Microsoft Excel

North Gaston High School

At North Gaston High School, students can choose from several hands-on CTE classes, including:

Internships and Apprenticeships
Adobe Design Tools
Agricultural Science
Automotive Technology
Health Sciences and Nursing Fundamentals
Construction / Carpentry / Electrical
Early Childhood Development
Entrepreneurship
Foods and Nutrition
Project Management

South Point High School

Career Exploration Center

Public Notice Statement

Career and Technical Education: Gaston County Schools offers a wide range of Career and Technical Education Courses. Program offerings include Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, and Trades & Industrial courses. In compliance with federal laws, Gaston County Schools’ Career and Technical Education Department administers educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, Boy Scouts of America affiliation, disability, or gender.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Judy Leahy, Director of Compliance, Title II (ADA) and Section 504 for Gaston County Schools at 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 866-6245.

Contacts

Dr. Russell Parker
Director
Email
704-861-2496

Beth Williams

District Curriculum Instructional Management Coordinator
Email

704-866-6233

Chastity Stamey
Special Populations Coordinator
Email
704-810-7299

Stephanie Luckadoo
Instructional Technology Facilitator / Middle School Curriculum Instructional Management Coordinator
Email

Deanna Baucom

Middle School Career Development Coordinator

Elizabeth Darling
District Career Development / Work- Based Learning Coordinator
Email
704-866-6262

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